Lee Walker, James Topley and Wayne Browne were all classmates at Craigavon Senior High School in Portadown, Northern Ireland. Each was found hanged in the past month. So far no-one has been able to determine why they took their own lives.
Discuss why some young people commit suicide. Talk about factors such as pressure at school, bullying, low self-esteem, body image, drugs and abuse. Ask the group to suggest where they could turn for advice if they had suicidal thoughts. Draw up a list of the advice services that are available.
The media have speculated that the young men might have formed a suicide pact. Discuss why they might have entered into such agreements. Establish whether young people think it is wise to make such promises.
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